CV Tips
Your CV is a key tool when it comes to your professional advancement, so it's worth taking the time to get it right.
Treat your CV as a ‘living’ document, update it as soon as you engage in new activities. By doing this, you save time in recalling experiences and achievements when you have an opportunity to present yourself and need to respond quickly.
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Length of CV
Structure your CV
The summary
Working experience
Education
Knowledge and skills
- Make sure you know what position you are applying for and that the information in your CV/cover letter refers to that position.
- Use similar adjectives to describe your experience. DON'T copy them from the job description, that's too obvious.
- You also have the opportunity to "spice up" your resume with a bit of professional terminology. Don't overdo it though, you just want to show the employer that you know the field or profession.
- If you're not ypplying to a specific role, review online descriptions of similar positions you've held and tailor your CV accordingly. This is always a good way to see what other skills/experience you may need
- Keep your CV handy at all times. Save it so you can update it with the latest information as needed. Each time you update your resume, do the same on your LinkedIn profile.
- Don't make things up. Don't embellish your skills and experience on your resume. A skilled recruiter will soon spot a lie in an interview and you run the unnecessary risk of missing out on an interesting job offer.
- Check the final version of your CV carefully for grammar. More eyes can see more, so have one of your friends read it.